Community Focused
The St. Louis American Foundation, along with its education partners, has distributed more than $14 million in scholarships for high-potential, local minority students while also contributing to various community grants.
Recognition Events
Scholarships
Community Grants
Foundation News
- Style will take center stage at 39th Annual Education Salute
by Kenya Vaughn | The St. Louis American on October 8, 2026 at 1:30 pmWatching Brandin Vaughn pull together looks for what has become an annual tradition — illustrating the elegance of the St. Louis American Foundation’s Salute to Excellence in Education Scholarship and Awards Gala through a fashion editorial — is downright fascinating. The final looks fall squarely within the spectrum of style guests can expect from honorees The post Style will take center stage at 39th Annual Education Salute appeared first on St. Louis American.
- Earleen Patterson’s legacy rooted in education, service
by Na'Porsha Williams | The St. Louis American on October 8, 2026 at 11:00 amDr. Earleen Patterson credits her commitment to education and service to her mother, who had little access to education herself but instilled the […]
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by Delores Shante | The St. Louis American on October 1, 2026 at 6:36 pmIn just over two weeks, THE premier event of St. Louis – the most glamorous party for a purpose you can imagine will get underway. The St. Louis […]
- Carmen Meeks carries educators’ lessons forwardby Na'Porsha Williams | The St. Louis American on October 1, 2026 at 12:15 pm
- Samantha March is bringing opportunity homeby Sylvester Brown, Jr. | The St. Louis American on September 24, 2026 at 11:00 am
- From struggling student to school leaderby Na'Porsha Williams | The St. Louis American on September 17, 2026 at 11:45 am
- McClure makes learning a lifelong missionby Sylvester Brown, Jr. | The St. Louis American on September 10, 2026 at 12:25 pm
Salute to Excellence
Education
The Salute to Excellence in Education Scholarship & Awards Gala recognizes outstanding local Black educators and provides needed resources for high-achieving students of color to pursue their higher education goals.
Business
The Salute to Excellence in Business Awards and Networking Luncheon highlights African-American corporate managers and businesses.
Young Leaders
The Salute to Young Leaders Networking Awards Reception celebrates African-American professionals under the age 40.
Proceeds from the St. Louis American Foundation‘s 4 annual Salute to Excellence events benefit community grants as well as scholarships for local minority students. In 2022 alone, the foundation and its partners offered $2.8 million in scholarships and community grants, and has fostered more than $15 million since 1994.